HAPIVERI Magazine

Junya Sato's Direction of Human Drama: Applying Social Awareness and Structure to Video Production

Junya Sato's Direction of Human Drama: Applying...

The film career of Junya Sato (1932–2019), known as 'Mr. Epic,' possesses a depth that cannot be captured by the image of his glamorous large-scale productions alone.

Junya Sato's Direction of Human Drama: Applying...

The film career of Junya Sato (1932–2019), known as 'Mr. Epic,' possesses a depth that cannot be captured by the image of his glamorous large-scale productions alone.

A Pioneer of Everyday-Life Cinema: Yasujiro Shimazu and the Establishment of a Distinctive Film Style

A Pioneer of Everyday-Life Cinema: Yasujiro Shi...

In Japanese film history, the term shoshimin eiga, or lower-middle-class everyday-life cinema, is an important marker of a particular time and place.

A Pioneer of Everyday-Life Cinema: Yasujiro Shi...

In Japanese film history, the term shoshimin eiga, or lower-middle-class everyday-life cinema, is an important marker of a particular time and place.

Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki: Applying Their Animation Approaches to Video Production

Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki: Applying Thei...

When people think of Studio Ghibli, many will think of director Hayao Miyazaki. Yet no discussion of Ghibli should ever overlook director Isao Takahata.

Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki: Applying Thei...

When people think of Studio Ghibli, many will think of director Hayao Miyazaki. Yet no discussion of Ghibli should ever overlook director Isao Takahata.

Isao Takahata's Realism: Applying Animation's Possibilities to Video Production

Isao Takahata's Realism: Applying Animation's P...

Animation may bring spectacular action and fantastical worlds to mind. Yet a different quality runs throughout director Isao Takahata's work: realism.

Isao Takahata's Realism: Applying Animation's P...

Animation may bring spectacular action and fantastical worlds to mind. Yet a different quality runs throughout director Isao Takahata's work: realism.

Isao Takahata's Everyday Portrayals: Applying Animation to Educational and Corporate Videos

Isao Takahata's Everyday Portrayals: Applying A...

<p>Animation may suggest fantasy worlds or grand adventures to many people. Isao Takahata, however, distinguished himself from such spectacular direction by remaining committed to depicting everyday life itself.</p>

Isao Takahata's Everyday Portrayals: Applying A...

<p>Animation may suggest fantasy worlds or grand adventures to many people. Isao Takahata, however, distinguished himself from such spectacular direction by remaining committed to depicting everyday life itself.</p>

It's Tough Being a Man and Japanese Identity: Why Does Tora-san Remain Beloved?

It's Tough Being a Man and Japanese Identity: W...

It's Tough Being a Man is the longest film series in Japanese cinema history, with forty-eight installments produced over twenty-six years from its first release in 1969 through 1995. Its...

It's Tough Being a Man and Japanese Identity: W...

It's Tough Being a Man is the longest film series in Japanese cinema history, with forty-eight installments produced over twenty-six years from its first release in 1969 through 1995. Its...